6th annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards ceremony at the Time & Life building in New York City this week. As a judge (full disclosure), I narrowed down more than 1,000 handbag entries from around the world but it was a surprise to all, including me, come awards night. Find out which independent designers across seven categories, including Best Green and Most Socially Responsible Hanbag, won an opportunity to help launch their label to the masses ahead.